THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
ICE PROTEST
Garfield County Democrats host a peaceful protest against ICE at the Midland Pedestrian Bridge in Glenwood Springs from 10 to 11am.
TECH CLUB
The Carbondale Library invites teens and tweens to explore technology at the Carbondale Library every second and fourth Thursday at 4:35pm. The Aspen Science Center will guide activities exploring coding languages, hands-on hardware projects and more.
TEEN IMPROV
Teens try their hand at improv with the support of theater extraordinaire and Teen Librarian Travis Wilson at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
ART RECEPTION
Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosts a reception for local artist Brad Reed Nelson’s curated exhibit, “Use my Imagination,” also featuring works by ceramicist Sam Harvey, blacksmith Jordan Kepler, multidisciplinary artist Savanna LaBauve and textilist Claire Wright, from 5 to 6pm. Details at www.andersonranch.org
BEAVERS TALK
ColoradoWild and Roaring Fork Audubon present “Leave it to Beavers!” with wetland ecologists and beaver scientists Jessica Doran and Benjamin Jackson at the Third Street Center at 5:30pm.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
The Basalt Library hosts a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from 5:30 to 7pm. All are welcome, but some familiarity with the game is recommended.
NATURALIST NIGHTS
Learn about the ecology and resilience of pinyon-juniper woodlands at Hallam Lake at 6pm..
GHOST TOUR
Learn about Aspen’s dark side with a 60-minute guided ghost tour at 6pm. Reservations required at 970-948-4349 or www.AspenWalkingTours.com
MOUNTAINFILM
Mountainfilm on Tour arrives at the Wheeler Opera House with select adventure-themed documentaries at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
‘ALMOST FAMOUS’
The Sopris Sun screens “Almost Famous,” a journalism-themed classic starring Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson, at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Tickets at www.bit.ly/SSAlmostFamous
BOOKS IN BARS
Join the Carbondale librarians for a discussion about “Playground” by Richard Powers at an undisclosed bar from 7 to 8pm. Call the library, 970-963-2889, for coordinates.
COMEDY NIGHT
Steve’s Guitars hosts Patio Night Live Comedy featuring Garrett Hall, Tate Jordan, Beth Brandon and Miller Ford at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
VALLEY VISUAL ART SHOW
Carbondale Arts opens the 47th annual Valley Visual Art Show, exhibiting over 70 local artists’ works, with an opening reception from 5 to 7pm. The show will remain on display through Feb. 23.
REDSTONE OPEN MIC
The Pitkin County Library presents an open mic night at Joy & Wylde in Redstone from 6 to 8pm.
LINE DANCING
Alexandria Brancaccio leads line dancing for all ages and abilities at Native Son in Glenwood Springs at 6:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre Alliance presents “Hamnet” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday, plus a 3pm captioned screening on Sunday. “Sentimental Value” shows tomorrow at 3pm (captioned) and Sunday and Thursday (Jan. 29) at 7pm.
‘PASSAGE’
BenFeng Music Productions presents “Passage” at the Old Thompson Barn tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. This production blends live music and dance with an all-female ensemble. Tickets at www.benfengmusicproductions.org/passage
PARTYGRASS
TACAW presents Pixie and The Partygrass at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
SUNLIGHT ENDURANCE
Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts a 12-hour endurance challenge, from 6am to 6pm. How many times can you skin up and ski down? Registration at www.sunlightmtn.com/events
SENSES EXPERIMENT
Explore five essential oils and experiment with combinations at the Bookcliffs Arts Center in Rifle at 10am. Registration at www.bookcliffs.org/upcoming
RAKU WORKSHOP
The Carbondale Clay Center teaches Raku firing from 9am to 5pm. Registration at www.bit.ly/Raku-CCC
D&D SPECIAL
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a special Dungeons & Dragons “Storm King’s Thunder” campaign every second and fourth Saturday starting today, from 2 to 5pm. Sign up at the library or by calling 970-945-5958.
RETRO SKI FILMS
Join the Aspen Historical Society for a family-friendly, free evening of vintage film screenings at TACAW beginning at 4pm with après specials. Ski attire (retro or current) encouraged. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
RESPONDING TO ICE
We Keep Us Safe, a Denver-based group, is hosting a virtual training from 6 to 7:30pm on legal rights during interactions with law enforcement, how to identify ICE and how to respond if you witness a raid. Register at www.bit.ly/ICE-training
BREATH & SOUND
Natalie Courtney and Conor Johnson team up for an evening of guided breathwork, meditation and a sound bath from 6:30 to 8pm at the Third Street Center. Tickets at www.tcfhf.org
‘26 PEBBLES’
Sopris Theatre Company presents “26 Pebbles” by Eric Ulloa at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SCOTT STRIKLAND
Texas musician Scott Strickland performs a solo show at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
NORDIC DEMO DAY
Independence Run & Hike hosts its annual (and free!) Nordic Demo Day, weather permitting, at Spring Gulch from 9am to 1pm, including skate lessons at 11:30am. To reserve gear or sign up for a lesson, call the store at 970-704-0909.
WHAT DOES AWAKE MEAN?
A Spiritual Center (Room 31 of the Third Street Center) spins a CD by David Ault, inviting participants to “own the light,” from 10 to 11:30am.
ALBERT SCHWEITZER
Author/journalist Paul Andersen presents “Why Albert Schweitzer Matters Today” at the Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist service at the Third Street Center at 10am.
NORTH STAR SKI
Join Pitkin County Open Space and Trails rangers for a free exploration of North Star Nature Preserve on skis from 11am to noon. This offering repeats on Feb. 4 and Feb. 15. To RSVP, visit www.bit.ly/North-Star-Ski
PIGEON MUSICAL
The Wheeler Opera House presents “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” at 4pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WRITER TALK
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies presents writer-in-residence Dr. Chris Dunn on “Wilderness, Freedom and the Limits of Commodification” at 4:30pm at the Catto Center at Toklat.
PIANO MAN
David Dyer performs “an unforgettable night of live piano music” at The Collective Snowmass from 5 to 7pm.
BLISS YOUR HIPS
Cari Eisenson brings back the Bliss Your Hips specialty class to Kula Yoga On Main today from 5:30 to 7pm. Registration and details at www.kulayogaonmain.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 26
GLENWOOD BOOK CLUB
The Glenwood Library hosts its Last Monday Book Club, exploring a range of genres and topics, from 2 to 3pm.
MEDIATION TRAINING
Colorado Mountain College offers a free, 40-hour mediation training course taught by conflict resolution expert and educator Wendy Huber, Mondays in Carbondale from 5:30 to 8:30pm through May 4. To register, visit www.bit.ly/4aRaL2N
PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. Everyone can bring a dish, and should also bring their own utensils. Questions? Email info@tcfhf.org
WISDOM WEAVING
True Nature hosts a monthly intergenerational gathering of women weaving meditation, ritual and conversation from 6:30 to 8pm.
SNOWMASS OPEN MIC
The Snowmass Collective hosts an open mic from 6:30 to 8pm. Brave participants are encouraged to arrive early and will receive a free drink for taking the stage.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
ZEBRA MUSSELS
Madeline Baker, an invasive species specialist with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, shares an update on zebra mussels and how detrimental effects can impede water conveyance on the Western Slope at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm. Register at www.roaringfork.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club scribbles and sketches together at Bldg Seed Architects by Gianinetti Park in Carbondale at 6:30pm. For details, visit @rfdrawingclub on Instagram.
WILD PERSPECTIVES
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies presents “Medicinal Plants of the Roaring Fork Valley” with Penelope Thornton at The Collective Snowmass at 6pm.
CHANGEMAKER SERIES
Adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith presents “Capturing the Impossible” as part of the Wheeler Opera House’s Changemaker Speaker Series at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
FRÄNDER
Steve’s Guitars presents FRÄNDER, “modern acoustic folk music forged in the deep forests of northern Sweden,” at 8pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
ASPEN PERMITTING
The City of Aspen invites community members to connect with city permitting staff at a mix n’ mingle at the Pitkin County Library from noon to 1:30pm.
‘SMALLFOOT’
Youngsters are invited to a screening of “Smallfoot” at the Crystal Theatre at 3pm.
‘CHILI & CHILL’
Emily Stanton, the Garfield County Public Health nutritionist, offers an interactive “Chili and Chill” cooking demonstration at Sopris Lodge from 3:30 to 5pm. To RSVP, call 970-678-0057 or visit www.soprislodge.com/events
HOUSEPLANT BASICS
Learn how to better nurture your various houseplants, with varying needs, through a workshop at the Botany Houseplant Shop (586 Highway 133) from 5:30 to 7pm. Register at www.botanyhouseplantshop.com
BASALT OPEN MIC
Penelope Thornton will be spotlighted at Craft Wellness’ open mic night beginning at 7:30pm.
NIGHT VALE
The Wheeler Opera House presents “Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest” at 7:30pm with musical guest Mal Blum. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
EASY JIM
Easy Jim, music of the Grateful Dead out of Gunnison Valley, pays tribute to the late Bob Weir with a performance at Belly Up at 9pm. Tickets at www.bellyupaspen.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
SENIOR & FAMILY DISCOS
The Glenwood Springs Community Center hosts its disco themed Silver Prom, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing for older adults, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. All ages are invited to the Family Disco Ball on Jan. 31 — same time, same time. For tickets to either event, visit www.tinyurl.com/Senior-FamilyDisco Questions? Call Tiff at 970-384-6301.
CHICKEN BUTCHERY 101
Rock Bottom Ranch hosts a hands-on chicken butchery and stock making workshop from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
PET HEALTH
Mountain Paws Vet hosts a discussion focused on nutrition with Meghan Grabow from Frank’s Fresh Dog Food at the Carbondale Library at 5:30pm. For details, call 970-963-2889.
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
A Baroque ensemble, made up of Sarah Graf and friends, performs at Basalt Library at 5:30pm.
WOMEN’S GROUP
The Common Roots Women’s Group explores “intentional living” at Headquarters in Basalt (23400 Two Rivers Rd #46) from 6 to 7:30pm. Details at www.headq.org
IN PROGRESS
Get a behind-the-curtain look of DanceAspen’s rehearsal process leading up to its upcoming show at the Wheeler, “Re:imagine,” at TACAW at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
TALKING BOOK LIBRARY
The Colorado Talking Book Library, which offers large print, audio and braille materials to those who can’t read standard print, fills folks in on the services it provides at the Glenwood Springs Library at 10:30am. For details, call 970-945-5958.
ROCK & ROLL ACADEMY
Middle and high school bands rock out at TACAW starting at 6pm. This event is free and seats are first come, first served.
BE A BIG BUDDY
The Buddy Program invites folks interested in becoming a mentor to learn more about its one-on-one Big Buddy program from 1 to 6pm at the BlueBird Cafe in Glenwood Springs.
SCULPTURE SHOW
The Art Base features a sculpture exhibit celebrating the legacy of arts pioneer Laura Thorne and featuring works by six high school students with a closing reception today from 5 to 7pm.
DON WAS
Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will perform The Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah” in its entirety at The Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
BARDLIFE
Olivia Pevec, aka Olivia The Bard, performs a show at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
‘IGNITE THE CLIMB’
Thunder River Theatre Company hosts “Ignite the Climb,” an evening featuring local ski legend Mike Marolt and a screening of his film, “Shishapangma: Ski from the Death Zone,” at 5pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com Proceeds benefit the theater’s upcoming production of “K2.”
STATE OF THE CITY
The City of Glenwood Springs hosts its first State of the City event, bringing the community together to discuss some of the City’s most pressing projects, from 5:30 to 7pm. Details and registration at www.cogs.us
STAND UP
Kevin Fitzgerald opens for Ryan Hamilton, a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, at TACAW at 6pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
WHEELER FILM
The Wheeler Opera House screens “The Man Who Saves the World?” by director Gabe Polsky and Area 23a at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
CACAO RITUAL
Nicole Lindstrom guides a monthly cacao ritual “designed to open the heart, quiet the mind and restore connection to inner guidance” from noon to 3pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com